Perken & Sons

’Optimus’ Magic Lantern

c.1880’s

+ burner unit

Length 18.5”

Height - 8.5”

A Victorian British-made lantern that comes f

Cosmetically as you can see there is a lot of ‘patina’, surface wear and ageing to the pressed steel body in the form of light corrosion. There’s no active rust and the body is very clean throughout, no dirt build-up,  Side access doors, rear flap and inspection windows are intact. 

The lens inside seems to be cracked

The burner is clean and unmolested. 

Offered as a display piece or as the basis for a mechanical restoration, conversion to electric, or repurposing as a lamp base.

Will be very well packed and sent promptly via APC overnight UK tracked service